“Borneo deforested 30 percent over past 40 years” — ScienceDaily
Decades of deforestation, fires, and logging have taken their toll on forests in Borneo. New research indicates that the percent of forest area on the island has decreased at a rate two times faster than anywhere else in the world.

“Rare Florida Forest to be Bulldozed and Turned into Wal-Mart” — Nature World News
In a controversial decision, the University of Miami sold 88 acres of Miami-Dade forest to a local developer that plans to build on the land. The company agreed to reserve 40 acres of the forest for a wildlife preserve; however, this project has raised concern among federal officials and environmentalists.

“Montana Governor Unveils ‘Forests in Focus’ Initiative” — National Association of State Foresters
Montana trees are in luck! The state’s governor announced a new program that will advance reforestation, improve watershed protection, and repair wildlife habitat in public and private forests.